Maria was with Sandra for the day and night which meant we had a bit of spare time. Alison suggested we take the motorhome off for a night and hence our trip away to Wool where we stayed at Whitemead Caravan Park, the electric hook up a real boon as the night time temperatures start to fall away.
We got ourselves hooked up just after 1pm and were quickly off over the railway line and walking through the small town of Wool, out toward the Black Bear pub and on to the Church of the Holy Rood which was along a beautiful road with cottages on either side. It looked like picture book Dorset and on such a sunny day, it really looked at its best.
We set off on a walk of between 6 and 7 miles which was to take us around 3 1/2 hours and take us through some stunning countryside. The walk was pretty sheltered but it was chilly in the wind in exposed areas. We butted right up against the firing range and came across old St Marys Church abandoned well over one hundred years ago, the gravestones a reminder of the population who would have been ministered to for hundreds of years before.
It was lovely to have a sit down at the Black Bear pub for a quick pint before getting some wine for our evening in the motorhome where we had a simple meal and the unaccustomed 'pleasure' of watching Midsummer Murders. We have a portable TV and an aerial with a magnetic base which allows us to get a signal strong enough for all the freeview channels. There isn't a lot on, is there? Lots to watch but not a great deal which grabs the attention.
Great idea to grab a night away and something we'll be doing again soon I am sure.
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